Trade

A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

On the Joint Resolution

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

On the Joint Resolution

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

On the Motion to Discharge

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

On the Joint Resolution

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Congressional Vote

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF C. WILLIAM VERITY, JR., OF OHIO, TO BE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE.

Congressional Vote

TO REFER THE PRESIDENTIAL VETO MESSAGE ON S 742, THE FAIRNESS IN BROADCASTING ACT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION.

TO ADOPT S RES 225, THE ECONOMIC SUMMIT, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ADDRESS SUCH ISSUES AS AIDS, AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS, TRADE, AND NATIONAL SECURITY.

TO TABLE THE EVANS, WA AMENDMENT OF A PERFECTING NATURE TO HC RES 93, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE BUDGETARY SAVINGS FROM WESTERN PUBLIC POWER PROGRAMS AND OFFSET THIS EXPENDITURE WITH PREPAYMENT OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK LOANS.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT S 742, THE FAIRNESS IN BROADCASTING ACT OF 1987, A BILL TO CLARIFY CONGRESSIONAL INTENT REGARDING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1984 THAT ENSURE THAT BROADCASTERS AFFORD REASONABLE CHANCES FOR THE DISCUSSION OF CONFLICTING VIEWS ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S 677, THE FEDERAL COMMISSION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1987, TO REQUIRE THAT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF AND REPORT TO CONGRESS CONCERNING UNFAIR, DECEPTIVE OR MISLEADING PRACTICES IN THE SALE OF HEALTH INSURANCE TO THE ELDERLY, AND ON THE INCREASE IN CASUALTY AND PROPERTY RATES.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1848 PHARMACEUTICAL EXPORT AMENDMENTS. THE AMENDMENT WOULD MAKE STANDARDS UNDER THE 1980 INFANT FORMULA ACT MORE STRINGENT.

Congressional Vote

TO REQUEST UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO CLOSE DEBATE ON HR 1562, A BILL TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF IMPORTED TEXTILE AND APPAREL. (MOTION PASSED;THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY REQUIRED.)

TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS, SC) MOTION TO WAIVE THE RULE REQUIRING AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE TO THE BILL. (THEREBY OPENING THE WAY FOR A FUTURE AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TEXTILE IMPORT QUOTAS.

Congressional Vote

TO WAIVE THE RULE THAT REQUIRES AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE TO THEIR BILL, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO S 1730 THAT CONCERNS QUOTAS FOR TEXTILE IMPORTS.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS, SC) MOTION TO WAIVE THE RULE REQUIRING AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE TO THE BILL. (THEREBY OPENING THE WAY FOR A FUTURE AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TEXTILE IMPORT QUOTAS.

TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC) AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 77, THAT WOULD LIMIT FOREIGN TEXTILE AND SHOE IMPORTATION.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ) AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 77, A COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION WITH MICRONESIA, TO EVALUATE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TE TILE IMPORTS AND IMPOSE A SIX PERCENT LIMIT THE ANNUAL GROWTH OF TEXTILE IMPORTS.

TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ) AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 77, A COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION WITH MICRONESIA, TO EVALUATE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TE TILE IMPORTS AND IMPOSE A SIX PERCENT LIMIT THE ANNUAL GROWTH OF TEXTILE IMPORTS.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S 1078, THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW A LEGISLATIVE VETO OF ANY REGULATION OR RULE OF THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OR THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE MCCLURE, ID) AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FROM OVERRIDING STATE LAWS CONCERNING LICENSING LAWYERS, DOCTORS, AND DENTISTS.